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title: "2/3000 Ltr Bio Reactor train"
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buyer: "CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# 2/3000 Ltr Bio Reactor train

Buyer: CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c773027-e6d7-4487-ad7d-d2206c72811d

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## Summary

The procurement process was led by Cell Therapy Catapult Limited for the purchase of two high-volume bioreactor trains, including peripherals, essential for manufacturing Covid-19 vaccine products. This direct procurement, classified under biomedical equipment, had a total contract value of £29 million. The contract was awarded on 13th November 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 13th October 2020. The delivery location is in the East of England, United Kingdom, and the contract is active until 12th November 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the biomedical and pharmaceutical sectors. Large-scale suppliers with expertise in manufacturing bioreactor equipment and related services would be especially well-suited to compete for future tenders of similar nature. Given the acute demand for vaccine production and the successful execution of such contracts, businesses that can demonstrate reliability and innovation in biomanufacturing technology are likely to be well positioned in this industry.

## Notice

Purchase of 2 high volume bioreactor trains with peripherals to be used in the manufacture of Covid-19 vaccine products. With peripherals and installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51755c7-28c2-4896-afe8-572b082fd15b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2020 - 12 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Roebuck |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51755c7-28c2-4896-afe8-572b082fd15b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a51755c7-28c2-4896-afe8-572b082fd15b
  22nd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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